The French star, who is rated at £12m, has been in fine form this season and played a big part in Lyon’s Europa League campaign.

And Gonalons, who has been called up French national boss Didier Deschamps as a standby player, is currently the subject of interest across Europe, with Roma, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Juventus all keen.

However, the SportsDirectNews website claim he wants a move to United, as he knows they are looking to strengthen this summer window.